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Acetic Acid Shockwave Phonophoresis for Calcaneal Spurs: Impact on Spur Morphology, Pain, & Function
April 2025
Acetic Acid Shockwave Phonophoresis for Calcaneal Spurs: Impact on Spur Morphology, Pain, & Function
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Effect of acetic acid shockwave phonophoresis on spur morphology, foot pain and function in patients with calcaneal spur: A randomised controlled trial.
Clin Rehabil . 2025 Feb;39(2):187-201.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
One hundred forty-seven patients with calcaneal spurs were randomized to receive acetic acid shockwave phonophoresis plus conventional physical therapy (n=49), shockwave therapy plus conventional physical therapy (n=49), or conventional physical therapy alone (n=49). The primary outcome of interest was calcaneal spur length. Secondary outcomes included spur width, pain intensity (VAS), pain pressu...
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